LVIV, UKRAINE TEAM
The relatively new church-planting effort in L’viv is MTW’s first outreach to western Ukraine. The uniquely cross-cultural team (American, Ukranian, South African) is building relationships through a variety of contexts including university ministry, art and music, English ministry, and mercy ministry, while also learning the culture, history, and language of L’viv (Ukrainian). The focus of the ministry in L’viv is on developing relationships with Ukrainians through open homes and open lives.
Many people in this culture have a great nominal affinity for Christianity and are open to discussing God’s Word, so many of the team’s ministries in L’viv are designed with this in mind. Our hope is that one day the surrounding western region will flourish with Ukrainian-speaking church plants, bringing the Word of God into people’s daily lives. Learn more about the work here by visiting the team website.
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Ball, Laura
In L'viv, Ukraine, Laura will love and disciple university students, with an eye as well toward serving recent grads and young professional women making the transition from school to career.
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Cordell, Bradley & Sara
After a trip in 2010 to L’viv, Ukraine, the Cordells were convinced of God’s calling to join the L’viv church-planting team.
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Hacquebord, Heero & Anya
The Hacquebords are helping plant and grow a vibrant church in western Ukraine.
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Norris, Kirk & Anna
Kirk and Anna serve the people of L'viv, Ukraine, with the only truth that can heal their brokenness.
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Norton, Clarke & Khrystya
Clarke and Khrystya are involved in young adult ministry in L'viv, Ukraine.
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Powell, Jonathan & Olya
Together, they have a passion for seeing young people in L’viv come to know and love Jesus.
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Shepherd, Doug & Masha
Doug and Masha are helping plant new churches in the western region of Ukraine beginning with L’viv.
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The Gracious Break: A Life Transformed in Ukraine (Video)
A broken foot at just the right time altered the trajectory of a young woman's life in L'viv, Ukraine.
SEE MOREMy Calling to Ukraine: A Video
At 20 Doug Shepherd understood the gospel, but didn't know if he was fit to serve. Watch as he shares how he came to recognize God's call.
SEE MORETransformed by the Gospel in Ukraine: A Video
Missionary Masha Shepherd is a Ukrainian who came to Christ in college, a decision that had a significant impact on her mother, Olena.
SEE MORESpontaneous Love: Ukrainian Church Plant Reaches Out to Refugees
When disabled and elderly refugees from eastern Ukraine were forced to flee, a local Presbyterian church embraced them like family.
SEE MOREThey All Have First Names
As refugees flood into European countries where we minister, we are learning how to love them as Christ does.
SEE MOREFinding Jesus in Ukraine: My Journey from Atheist to Missionary
I grew up in a typical Soviet atheist family, not thinking about God and faith. Then one summer I met real Christians for the first time.
SEE MOREGoliath Must Fall: Two Gospel Stories
In a hard-to-reach, largely atheistic European city, these stories declare the gospel to be "the power of God unto salvation."
SEE MOREThe Crisis in Ukraine
The political situation unfolding across Ukraine is impacting the lives of missionaries and could have implications for future ministry.
SEE MOREThe Remarkable Influence of Believers in Ukraine
With much thanksgiving, I write to confirm that God is answering prayers for Ukraine in marvelous ways.
SEE MORELooking After Souls
Robin teared up as she shared her frustrations. Alyona reached out her hand and said, "But you have talent. You look after souls."
SEE MOREPray for Ukrainian refugees who are being welcomed by the church in Belgorod to be drawn to Christ.
Pray for MTW's ministry to refugees in Greece, Germany, Ukraine, Uganda, Panama, and the U.S.
Pray for teams teaching English (ESL) as a part of their ministry and for the students who attend English classes/camp.
Thank God for bringing Ukrainians to faith in Him and giving them the vision to reach their own country for Christ. Pray for many more to be transformed.
Pray for two women, Monika and Andrea, who have recently come to faith against the odds in a hard-to-reach, largely atheistic European city.
Pray for Monika, that God would continue to heal her, give her a new purpose, and protect her life from physical harm, and for Andrea, that she would grow deep roots of faith and be a witness to those like her—unlikely subjects—of the reality of the grace of God.
Pray for the safety of believers in Ukraine. Pray for God to use the crisis to strengthen their faith and bring more Ukrainians to Christ.
Pray for believers in Ukraine during a time of political uncertainty.
Give thanks to God for believers in Ukraine who are standing strong and joining together across denominations for prayer.
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